Foster care is VITAL link between sheltering and rescue
and a forever home for thousands of homeless companion animals here in
New Mexico. Individuals and families
temporarily open their homes to help care for a cat, dog, kitten or
puppy (and sometimes other more unique companion animals) to help best
prepare them for adoption. Foster care can also be the
last hope for a shelter pet on death row or for a previously neglected
or abused animal who would not do well in a typical shelter or boarding environment. Fosters determine the amount of time they are able to give. Some animals need only a couple of days - some need weeks. We are in need of fostering help for as short of a time frame as one week to longer lengths of time for special medical cases. As a New Mexico Pets Alive! foster, you may set your fostering length of time and we will match you with an appropriate foster pet for that length of time, taking into consideration your lifestyle, work schedule and family composition, including any animals already in the home.

NMPA foster families receive a 24/7 foster support phone number in the event of an emergency. Emergencies are rare but it's helpful to have a protocol and support in place. We provide vet care and supplies unless fosters wish to donate this. It is welcomed but not expected. The time and care you give as an NMPA foster will help save a life! To begin, please complete our online foster form and one of our volunteer team members will get back in touch with you shortly.